Harold vs Legacy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #956 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"inheritance, bequest"

Origin: Latin

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Harold Rank #991

Legacy Rank #956

Legacy is more popular, ranked #956 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Legacy more popular?

Legacy is more popular, ranked #956 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Legacy mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Legacy means "inheritance, bequest" (Latin origin).

Are Harold and Legacy boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Legacy is primarily a boy name.